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Walkathon Organized by Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre in recognition of World Heart Day ’17

Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre in an effort to spread awareness about the health of heart and cardio vascular disease (CVD)organized a walkathon on 23rd September 2017in recognition of World Heart Day ’17 atUttorayon, Siliguri.

The programme was flagged off by raising balloons near the hospital premise by chief Guest Honorable Tourism Minister ShriGoutam Deb, BDO of Matigara, SiliguriSmtRunu Roy & Divisional Commissioner of JalpaiguriMr.Barun Ray who were special guest on the occasion.

Participants from Society, eminent clubs of Siliguri, participated in the Walkathon. Dr.RajeshNanda, Cardiologist of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre was also present during the occasion to create awareness related to Heart Diseases.

World Heart Day is World Heart Federation's (and the world's) biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. Getwel Walkathon is a yearly heart awareness event of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, this year the walkathon stepped in its 2ndyear. The main purpose of the walkathon is to encourage and recognize the necessity of embracing healthy living in today’s everyday life for a healthy heart, establish the importance of doing regular exercise and increasing ones fitness level.

Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyleare major factors thought to influence susceptibility to many diseases, as even youngsters aren’t sparred nowadays. Stress, smoking, alcoholdrinking, as well as lack ofexercisemay increase the risk of developing heart ailments, high blood pressure.

The event was organized to mark World Heart Day which falls on 29th September 2017 &create awareness against the growing trend of cardiovascular diseases.

9 year old child with deformed hand from an underprivileged background treated at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre

A ray of hope poured in the life of Mrs. Mun Mun Devi, who belongs from an underprivileged background of a remote village Kumargram, 49 km away from Alipurduar town, when Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre decided to operate on her 9-year-old son under its charitable programme.

The child was suffering from injury of elbow and forearm where one of his bones between the elbow & wrist was united in a very bad position and another bone was lying out of joint, due to this the child was having significant deformity ,pain & was unable to use his hand normally and perform any activities from the hand.

For the last 3 years, he was being treated at his native place by a local bonesetter, but any kinds of treatment failed to restore the bones in the normal position. Things, however, took a turn for better when the child was examined by Dr. Prasoon Anand, Sr.Consultant Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre.The Child was operated upon by a team of Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeons of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre led by Dr. Prasoon Anand in association with Dr. Pankaj Kumar, They were ably assisted by Dr. Chetan Kumar, Consultant Anaesthesiologist in fixing anaesthesia.

It was a rare case which needed complex surgery. The surgery was carefully planned & performed successfully. The deformed bone was first cut and strengthened, then fixed with a metal plate and screws & then the bone that was lying out of joint was brought back to its original position.

Dr. Prasoon Anand said “When the child’s parents came to me for further course of Treatment, they were miserable as they needed help and were unable to bear the costing for treatment. I knew that if left untreated the joints of the child would have been totally damaged by his growing age. It was an instant decision for me and management of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre to perform the surgery on the child”.

He further added “As a part of my social responsibility I waved of my fees completely and the hospital sponsored the 80 % of the treatment under its CSR Programme, which otherwise would have cost them a huge amount of money, which the poor parents could not have been able to bear otherwise”.

The Surgery was a complete success. The boy is now doing well & is in regular follow up.He is expected to do all normal activities with his hand & leave a normal life in future.

A newly born child was referred to Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sabyasachi Ghosh, Sr. Consultant- Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement by the Paediatric team of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre. On inspection it was found that the child was born with Bilateral Congenital Talipes Equino varus .This is one of the commonest musculo skeletal birth defects in children (incidence 1 in 250-1000) and commonly occurs in males and bilaterally (50%).It is more common in the Maoris and Pacific islands.

Several theories have been proposed for its development.25% are thought to be genetic and it commonly occurs in siblings. It can be associated with other congenital abnormalities as well.

The defect has four components Mid foot is in cavus (more arched), hind foot is in equinus and varus (pointing downwards and inwards) and the forefoot is adducted (angled inwards towards the midline).The child had all the four components of the deformity and the left side was more rigid than the right side.
The child’s family was counselled about the deformity and the treatment was started at 2 weeks of birth. Dr Sabyasachi Ghosh Using the standard method of Ponsetti developed by Ignacio Ponsetti of USA slowly corrected all four components of the deformity over a period of 6 months in the Outpatient department of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre.

The family used to travel 200kms every Saturday from Bihar for the serial casting technique over a period of two months. First the cavus was corrected followed by the adduction of forefoot and finally the equino varus of the hind foot.
85 % of children with this problem need a tendo Achilles lengthening which was required in his case as well.

This was done in theatre under local anaesthetic after 2 months of serial casting where percutaneous lengthening was done on both sides after which a new cast was applied for another 6 weeks. The child had to stay in the hospital for 1 night only.

After this the plaster management was over and with the help of an orthotist a Denis Brown shoe was made which was put on at almost 4 months. The child will need to wear this for a long duration.

“Management of club foot was revolutionised by Prof Ignasio Ponsetti and we are glad that we are able to bring this technique to Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre for benefit of the masses in this part of the country “said Dr Sabyasachi Ghosh.
In most of such cases due to lack of proper facility locally, children remain untreated and left without correction of the problem which otherwise would have given them a better life to lead.

Walkathon Organized by Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre in recognition of World Heart Day ’17

Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre in an effort to spread awareness about the health of heart and cardio vascular disease (CVD)organized a walkathon on 23rd September 2017in recognition of World Heart Day ’17 atUttorayon, Siliguri.

The programme was flagged off by raising balloons near the hospital premise by chief Guest Honorable Tourism Minister ShriGoutam Deb, BDO of Matigara, SiliguriSmtRunu Roy & Divisional Commissioner of JalpaiguriMr.Barun Ray who were special guest on the occasion.

Participants from Society, eminent clubs of Siliguri, participated in the Walkathon. Dr.RajeshNanda, Cardiologist of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre was also present during the occasion to create awareness related to Heart Diseases.

World Heart Day is World Heart Federation's (and the world's) biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. Getwel Walkathon is a yearly heart awareness event of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, this year the walkathon stepped in its 2ndyear. The main purpose of the walkathon is to encourage and recognize the necessity of embracing healthy living in today’s everyday life for a healthy heart, establish the importance of doing regular exercise and increasing ones fitness level.

Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyleare major factors thought to influence susceptibility to many diseases, as even youngsters aren’t sparred nowadays. Stress, smoking, alcoholdrinking, as well as lack ofexercisemay increase the risk of developing heart ailments, high blood pressure.

The event was organized to mark World Heart Day which falls on 29th September 2017 &create awareness against the growing trend of cardiovascular diseases.

Neotia Getwel Healthcare centre in an endeavour to provide world class multidisciplinary cancer treatment facilities to the patients of North Bengal and adjoining areas makes a step forward by opening a much needed comprehensive cancer set up facility in the hospital for the patients of the region to get the treatment in a more convenient and comfortable manner .

The centre named Neotia Getwel International Oncology Service is a collaborative effort in association with International oncology services private limited to provide world-class healthcare access to the people suffering from cancer and save as many lives as possible.
International Oncology Services Private Limited is an international organisation acknowledged worldwide for its expertise in the field of cancer treatment and has a pan India presence with its spoke centres in several renowned and eminent corporate hospitals of the country.
The centre was declared open in a press conference held on 26th November 2016 .Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Neotia Healthcare Initiative Limited Mr.P.L.Mehta, CEO Dr.Rajen Ghadiok, CFO Mr. Anup Sethi, Medical oncologist Dr.Devavrat Arya of International Oncology Services Pvt.Ltd were present on the occasion.

Cancer treatment is an arduous treatment regime and requires continuous follow up thus it becomes quite difficult for the people of this region who have to travel far off areas and bear the expenditure involved in traveling accommodation and treatment outside but now onwards they can avail the same kind of treatment equivalent to those rendered in any renowned hospital across the country, now in their doorstep in a more cost effective and comfortable manner further to mention in an international set up.

The state-of-the art oncology centre is dedicated to serve Medical and Surgical cancer treatment facilities and will be starting to receive patients now onwards and will be coming up with the radiation oncology services within a few months. The centre will be offering personalized and multidisciplinary cancer treatment facilities, diagnostic, screening and comprehensive management of the disease in the added infrastructure.

Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre organized Walkathon on 29th September 2016 in recognition of World Heart Day

Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre in an effort to spread awareness about the health of heart and cardio vascular disease (CVD) amongst the people of Siliguri, North Bengal & adjoining areas organized a walkathon on 29th September 2016 from Bhagajatin Park to Panitanki More.

The programme was flagged off by raising balloons near bhagajatin park, Siliguri with participants from society, Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre Hospital staffs & students from GD Goenka School .Eminent cardiologist of Siliguri Dr.Joy Sanyal & Dr.Rajesh Nanda associated with Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre were present on the occasion.

Shri Anurag Srivastav, DM, Darjeeling district and Shri Kuldeep Singh, IG, SSB Siliguri frontier was the special guest of Honor on the occasion.
World Heart Day on 29 September is the World Heart Federation's (and the world's!) biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. A particular theme is decided for the each year celebration in order to focus on the main subject and make it effective. Theme is prepared by keeping in mind the key issues of heart health. This year the theme is ‘Power your Life’

The main purpose of the walkathon was raise awareness amongst everyone and makes understand about what they can do to fuel their hearts and power their lives.

The event was organized to mark World Heart Day.

Successful Bypass Surgery at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre

A patient hailing from Kishanganj, named Md. Jafir aged 55yrs had suffered a severe cardiac arrest. The patient was in a very critical condition posing difficulty in breathing, while walking, chest pain (angina).
He was then, brought to Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre. The hospital has a dedicated Cardiac Critical care Unit and a full- fledged cardiac team to look after such cardiac emergencies.
The investigations along with CAG (Angiography) were initially conducted by Dr. Rajesh Nanda, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist wherein, the reports revealed that all his three major arteries were blocked, which was certainly a case of Bypass Surgery (CABG). The patient was then, planned for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) under the skilled supervision of CTVS Surgeon, Dr. Rajeev Trehan, Consultant Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) and the same was done on 12th July.
CABG is an open-heart surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. Cardiac Surgeons use CABG to treat people who have severe Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). CHD is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries.
Because of the previous attack the patient was suffering from Dressler’s syndrome in which the heart is densely adhered to its covering & chest valve. It almost took around one and a half hour to free the heart from its surrounding to proceed further with bypass grafting.
The patient has recovered and is in a position to conduct his normal routine work and finally got discharged on 18th of July, 2016 with no complaints.

New lease of life for Anisha Limbu

A new lease of life was gifted to Mrs. Anisha Limbu, aged 60 years, hailing from Mirick. She was admitted in Neotia Getwel Hospital with paralysis of all her four limbs along with difficulty in swallowing and speaking with paralysis of eye movements on 13/04/16.

Dr. Joydeep Dey, Senior consultant neurologist diagnosed this to be a disease of nerves known as Miller Fischer Syndrome- A variant of GBS. Guillain–Barré syndrome is rare, with one to two cases per 100,000 people diagnosed every year. These types of patients often require prolonged ventilator support due to nerve paralysis. The disease is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the jerks.

Dr. Dey says that MFS (Miller Fischer syndrome), begins to develop rapidly when the said symptoms become visible– (1) Weak eye muscle with double vision or blurred vision, drooping eyelids with facial weakness (2) Poor balance during walking (3) Loss of reflexes, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and abnormal facial expression with inability to smile or whistle are other usual complaints. Dr. Joydeep Dey states that MFS symptoms are often confused with brain stroke.

Dr. Dey explained that the cause of Fischer syndrome is idiopathic. The problems in the nerves are likely due to the loss of a fat rich insulating material called myelin around nerves. Preceding nerve paralysis often (Viral illness, diarrhea) stimulates production of antibody that reacts to both the infection organism and peripheral nerves causing loss of coating (myelin) around nerves leading to loss of function of the nerve states Dr. Joydeep Dey.

The patient improved dramatically with treatment & care and can now walk without support, can swallow, speak and was finally discharged on 6/05/2016.

Neotia Getwel Performes first revision Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Successful Revision Total Hip Replacement surgery was performed on a 65 years old man who had been operated 5 years back for hip fracture elsewhere. After being operated he was unable to walk and bear weight. He had been operated by changing his hip ball by an artificial one (prosthesis).

X-ray was done and it was seen that stem of the prosthesis was broken and head had migrated inside pelvis. He was advised for Revision Total Hip Replacement by Dr. Abhishek Agarwal, Consultant Orthopaedics at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre.

Revision Hip Surgery is performed to replace a worn out, painful or infected prosthesis. The same has been performed first time in entire North Bengal. An experienced set of professionals and an excellent Operation Theatre set up adds up to the wings of the Department of Orthopaedics, Neotia Getwel’s Centre for Joint Replacement.

The hospital has the largest OT setup in the entire North Bengal. It has well-equipped and dedicated Orthopaedic surgery complexes with laminar flow, image intensifier, operating microscope, computer navigation system & top of the line arthroscopy system. The team comprises of Dr. Sourabh Shirguppe (Ex. Consultant of Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad & Appolo Bhilai), Dr. Abhishek Agarwal (Primary surgeon in the said case) & Dr. Somsubhra Pal.

In the year 2010, after having encountered a major accident, while working at FCI, Mr. Asit Baran Kundu had a log fallen from a height of 30ft.on his hip, which resulted in the fracture of his hip joint. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where his hip joint ball was replaced. After 2-3 months of the surgery he started experiencing unbearable pain on his hips, then, he decided to consult another doctor who could suggest something better.

After series of invetigatons conducted by a doctor at Patna, he was told that the replaced hip ball has damaged and needs a replacement. He consulted his previous doctor again, who further suggested to go for a Revision Hip Replacement Surgery at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre by Dr. Abhishek Agarwal.

The complete operation took around 5 hours. The operation was successful and he was mobilised from the very 2nd day of operation with support. The patient was hospitalised for a very short duration of time and was discharged the 5th day. The patient satisfactorily remarked, “I am thankful to Dr. Abhishek Agarwal and the Team for giving me a second life. The unbearable pain in my hip joints had made my living very difficult. But now, I am confident enough that I will recover soon, my pain has started subsiding. I feel relieved. Thanks again”.

Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre celebrates World Purple Day

World Purple Day, mainly a day to raise our support for such type of patients who are suffering from such a neurological condition. This day is celebrated worldwide to acknowledge the effort to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they are not alone.

On 26th March people all around the world people are invited to wear purple in the feat of raising awareness about epilepsy. At Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, a special programme was arranged where a group of Neurologists Dr. Swayam Prakash, Dr. Joydeep Dey and Neuro- surgeon Dr. Navneet Kumar Singh where made a part to acknowledge the event. People in the OPD region were also invited to learn and raise the consciousness on epilepsy.

A small speech and discussions preceded with the purple balloon raising by the doctors which was a token of supporting a very strong and eminent cause on a very special day of Epilepsy Awareness.

Dr. Swayam Prakash rightly stated “This day is special in a way that we being ordinary people can play our part by helping people in need. By following very simple and basic instructions we can help people who might be patient of epilepsy at times it can even save a LIFE”.

People generally are having a different way of approach for such patients. They have a tendency to treat them not like normal humans. This day will definitely bring a change in their perception towards such kind of people who can also be treated as us and lead a normal lifestyle if we all together support them and help them neither complicate their existence in the society that is created by we people.

700g New born survived against all odds

A new-born baby weighing a mere 700g has survived the impossible after numerous medical interventions at Neotia Getwel, Siliguri. The journey of the infant from Ventilation-CPAP-Oxygen- Without Oxygen lasted for long 75 days. In the ultrasonography it was found that there was no amniotic fluid in the sac. The case was such that, “Should the mother be saved or the child? Husband had given his consent for his wife to be saved. At last Dr. Gopal Khemka asked father, “Should the baby be saved (even if the neurological condition be at question)”. Getting yes as an answer Dr. Khemka preceded with the medical proceedings.

When the child took birth after a gestation period of 7 months she dint cry, respiration and heart rate was also very low. Dr. Khemka then, immediately intubated the baby in OT; bag and tube ventilator was started with, shifting the baby immediately to NICU and putting the baby to ventilator. During mechanical ventilation support series of interventions was made as the baby was having recurrent episodes of apnea.

Gradually baby’s condition has started improving, ventilator has been weaned off and the child has been put on CPAP. Feed was given through NG tube. Finding that the baby has started tolerating the feed well oral feed was started. After series of observation and medical proceduresthe baby has gained weight from 700- 1300 grams.

Baby after a tough strife for survival in the Intensive Neonatal Care Unit of Neotia has now recovered and has been discharged after 75 days in healthy condition . Doctor Khemka, Consultant Paediatrics & Neonatology at Neotia Getwel has strictly recommended to continue breast feeding with burping and a regular follow up be made.

Mr. Ashok Yadav, father of the baby had expressed his thankfulness to the entire team of Paediatrics and Neonatology of Neotia Getwel for their integrated approach in helping them in having their child alive . He gives special mention to Dr. Gopal Khemka, Dr. Sindhu Bala, Dr. Tsheten D. Sherpa. Dr. Saurabh, Dr. Brahmadev, Dr. Irene and the entire nursing team who have really worked hard to help them realise their lost hope of having their baby.

ENCEPHALITIS patient cured after 32 days of battle for survival

It is indeed a miracle for 15year old Priyam Wada Chettri. She was suffering from NMDA-R Encephalitis which had only been discovered in 2005. It is a rare viral disease usually found in 10-40year olds. NMDA-R encephalitis is auto-immune disease, found in the young set of patients; however the youngest age reported is two years. The common symptoms include:

• Behavioural abnormality

• Seizure

• Hyper kinetic movement disorder

• Autonomic dysfunction

• Altered sensorium

These symptoms are often confused with typical virus encephalitis. Diagnosis is aided by MRI Brain, NMDA-R receptor-antibody in serum & CSF along with other ancillary tests but high index of suspicion is utmost important because this is a very rare disease. Treatment is mainly IVIG and other supportive care. Outcome is reasonably good however recovery may take several months. Priyam has recovered in a month; this is an incredible remark to the doctor whose professional expertise has proved its outcome.

Dr. Swayam Prakash, Consultant Neurologist at Neotia Getwel Health care Centre in his concerned tone suggested, “Neurologists should start doubting such cases where typical presentation of viral Encephalitis is not present, where symptoms as mentioned above are not clear enough especially abnormal involuntary movements, making treatment started before the condition deteriorates, especially in the younger set of patients, higher index of suspicion should be maintained”.

Ms. Priyam Chettri presented with a two weeks history of disturbed sleep, behavioural abnormality, 3 episodes of GTCS (generalized tonic colonic seizure) spread over 4 days, followed by altered sensorium. No history of headache, fever or vomiting was there. Her GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) was further worsening for which she was intubated and put on mechanical ventilation. Several tests were taken, MRI brain report showed – signal changes in bilateral cingulate gyri posterior occipito-temporal lobes and right parahippocampal gyrus. MRI Spine screening was within normal limits, Dengue serology, malaria antigen and typhi dot tests were negative. Based on clinico-historical-radiological-pathological observation a tentative diagnosis of encephalitis syndrome was made and treatment was initiated on that line with proper antibiotics, antiviral, antipyretic, antiepileptic and other supportive care. Doctor noticed various types of abnormal involuntary movements like facial dyskinesia, multiple choreiform movements. She also developed marked autonomic dysfunction, so a possibility of autoimmune encephalitis was thought of and NMDA-R ab and anti VGKC-ab were sent. Even though the test results were not revealed but on the patients deteriorating condition doctor had already proceeded with the treatment. When the treatment was half its way the tests reports were despatched and NMDA-R ab came positive.

The strong technical and professional experience of the doctor that helped him diagnose and start with early treatment even before the test reports were revealed had only helped that the patient revive from the ailment and be given right medication at the right time.

“It’s like a rebirth for my daughter. I am 101 per cent satisfied. I am short of words to express my gratitude and thankfulness for the entire team who gave my daughter a second life“, expressed mother of Priyam, Yasoda Chettri. “Priyam is now in a stabilized condition, and doing quite well, her recovery in a short period indicates her wellness. She will be in our constant follow up,” says Dr. Swayam Prakash.

Baby Born at Just 26 Weeks Weighing 750 g gets a new lease of life

Baby Born at Just 26 Weeks Weighing 750 g Finally Comes Home

It is a heart-touching battle of survival of a preemie baby from the moment she was born at 26 weeks on June 10th 2015, weighing just over 750 gm, until the day she went home on the auspicious day of Shree Krishna-Janmasthami . After an 88-day struggle with life under the expert care at Neonatal ICU of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, the little wonder is at home with her family, happy and blooming.

The baby got weighed at discharge - she is up to 2.4 Kg, which means over 3 times her birth weight, a truly amazing gain. The treating Consultant Neonatologist at Neotia Hospital - Dr Poonam Singh & the entire team were determined from the word go and have witnessed the day-to-day development beyond the tubes, cords, and monitors. “I am grateful to the almighty for giving me an opportunity to serve the mankind” - is what Dr Poonam replied when asked, with utmost humility.

When the baby was born on June 10, her chances of survival were bleak. The reason? The baby weighed a mere 750 odd grams at birth, when a healthy baby should weigh between 2.5 and 3 Kg at birth. The survival rate for babies weighing between 400 g and 1 Kg at birth is a low 45 %. Actually, the problem, say doctors is not the baby’s weight at birth but the maturity at the time of birth . “There are more chances of saving a baby who weighs 500 gm and is born in the 30th week of gestation than one who weighs more but is born before the 28th week of gestation “said Dr Poonam – the Neonatologist at Neotia. But now, having spent the first three months under the best medical practise and management at Neonatal ICU of Neotia Getwel Hospital, the baby today upon discharge weighs approx 2.4 Kg and is ready to embrace the outside world.

The family of the baby was also standing rock solid all through with the NICU team and were determined to do everything it took to save the little angel. From the moment she was born at just 26th week and put on a ventilator - to - day 88th when their tiny daughter was healthy enough to be discharged from hospital, it is a indeed a dream come true for the proud parents- Deepa & Rajesh.

First Beating Heart Cardiac Bypass Surgery of North Bengal Performed at Neotia Getwel

Neotia Getwel Health care Centre has achieved another milestone in the arena of cardiac surgery after it performed the first off pump beating heart Cardiac Bypass Surgery of North Bengal on a 65 year old male who was admitted at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre with complains of acute (Myocardial infraction) chest pain. Immediately angiography was done and it was found that he had suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with multiple vessel blockages.

Dr.Shashi Prakash Consultant Cardio Thoracic & Vascular surgeon at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre evaluated and took him for CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, off pump (Beating heart surgery) immediately within 48 hour after heart attack. The patient was extubated from Ventilator after 12 hours and was shifted out of ICU within 2 days post-Surgery. The patient made an uneventful recovery under care of cardiac Surgeon Dr.Shashi Praksh ,Interventional Cardiologist Dr.Rajesh Nanda ,Cardiac Anaesthesist Dr.Emon Das ,Incharge of Criticle Care Dr.Sidhartha Bannerjee within 5 days and is ready to get back home and return to normal life within a couple of days.

Dr.Shashi Prakash said “The operation was performed off pump (“beating heart”) without allowing the heart to stop during the surgery. The beating heart surgery is a newer technique in the field of heart surgery and highly effective as it results in fewer post-surgery complications, and also improves quality of life as mortality rate is less and due to its low cost. According to recent multicentre reports bypass surgery is the preferable option for management of multiple vessel blockages.”

The beating heart cardiac Bypass Surgery is very common in the metro and tier II cities around the country, However in North Bengal Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre has pioneered the Beating Heart cardiac Surgery with these successful operation.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)/ Open Heart surgery is now added to the gamut of services at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre .A vast range of cardiac surgery are being successfully performed at the hospital. Neotia Getwel Department of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery is the only comprehensive state of the art centre to perform a wide range of Interventional, Invasive & Non-invasive cardiology & cardio thoracic & Vascular Surgery/Open Heart Surgery-Both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery.

The Centre is dedicated to meets the requirements of the growing number of patients with heart diseases in the region and emerges as the cardiac care Healthcare destination with excellence in patient care.

Neotia Getwel Performs first Cardiac Open Heart Surgery

The first open heart surgery at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, Siliguri was performed on a 60 year old lady from Bhutan suffering from Rheumatic Heart Disease for last 45 years . She developed severe stenosis of her Mitral Valve over the years, a condition called Mitral Stenosis. (Mitral valve stenosis or mitral stenosis is the narrowing of the hearts mitral valve).In this condition the abnormal valve doesn’t open properly blocking blood flow into the main pumping chamber of the heart.

She was having shortness of breath and palpitations. The pressure within her lungs was high. Her heart beat has become irregular, which can lead to clots being developed in her heart leading to serious health complications like stroke or gangrene of the limbs. She was not able to sleep in her bed straight and had to get up frequently at night due to shortness of breath. She also had failure to grow and she weighted only 35 kg.

D.Rajnish Duara, Consultant Cardio Thoracic & Vascular surgeon at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre evaluated and taken her for open heart surgery. Her natural heart valve was replaced with a mechanical prosthetic valve. The lady made an uneventful recovery with five days and was discharged from the hospital in the 5th post-operative day .The lady is doing well and has returned to her active life in Bhutan. Her symptoms have totally disappeared and she has been leashed a new life.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)/ Open Heart surgery is now added to the gamut of services at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre .A vast range of cardiac surgery are being successfully performed at the hospital. The Centre meets the requirement of the growing number of patients with heart diseases in the region.

Botulinum toxin therapy clinic opens at Neotia Getwel

Neotia Getwel healthcare Centre opens consolidated clinic on 8th May 2015 with an objective to introduce the popular treatment facility to the people of Siliguri and adjoining areas for comprehensive management & treatment of a wide range of ailments.
Botulinum toxin therapy is used medically to treat certain muscular conditions by temporarily paralyzing muscles. Although its widest application is still in the treatment of neurological disorders like cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, writers’ cramp, post stroke spasticity , crossed eye, chronic migraine etc., the use of Botulinum toxin therapy is rapidly expanding to include treatment of a variety of ophthalmologic, gastrointestinal, urologic, orthopedic, dermatologic, secretory, painful, and cosmetic disorders.
Botulinum toxin therapy has been used for over 25 years to treat a variety of medical problems caused by excessive muscle spasms. It is also used for patients who suffer migraine as it relaxes the muscles. It have been used to treat the fine lines between the eyebrows and for facial wrinkles. The effect of Botulinum toxin therapy therapy starts roughly within a weeks time and may extend till 3 months after which it needs to be repeated.

Siliguri, 25th February 2015: Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre has launched North Bengal’s first State –of-the-art Cardiac Sciences Centre .The establishment of the Cardiac Sciences Centre was announced at a press conference held on 25th February 2015. Shri Harshvardhan Neotia, Chairman Ambuja Neotia Group and Shri. P.L. Mehta, Whole time Director of Neotia Healthcare Initiative Limited were present at the press conference.

The multi-specialty services of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre continue to grow with the launch of the Comprehensive Cardiac Sciences Centre .It is the First State-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in North Bengal dedicated to our valued patron of the region. The Cardiac Sciences Centre focuses on delivering comprehensive care in the areas of cardiology & cardio thoracic surgery. The Newly established cardiac sciences Centre is equipped with modern Invasive, Non Invasive Cardiac surgical facilities to meet the requirement of the growing number of patients with coronary artery diseases.

The cardiac Sciences Centre will be performing the entire range of cardiac diagnosis like angiography & treatments ranging from angioplasty, pacemaker implantation to cardiac bypass surgery (open Heart Surgery).
The Centre is backed by state of the art technology including cardiac catheterization Laboratory, Coronary Care Units, experienced Cardiologist, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeons and experienced Nursing staff. The hospital is aimed at providing extensive and best quality healthcare with a very high level of integrity and also intends to contribute to the development of medical infrastructure and macro-economic development of North Bengal.

One day child suffering from Hole in the Diaphragm Operated Successfully at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre

A one day Male child was admitted at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre with Complains of respiratory distress. The child was diagnosed and found to have right sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Hole in the diaphragm) with liver and almost entire bowel present in the right side of the chest.The child also had Malformed Lungs along with pulmonary hypertension (pressure in great vessel of heart).

After evaluation the child was ventilated and his medical condition-Respiratory and cardiac distress was stabilized and was operated successfully by Dr.ManishMadhav (consultantPediatric surgeon) at NeotiaGetwel healthcare centre,uttarayon,siliguri.

Operating on a one day child with hole in diaphragm is one of the challenging Paediatric surgeries. In this sort of conditions survival rate is very low and requireshigh medical expertise, State-of-the-art infrastructure and experienced pediatric surgeon. In Dr.Manish Madhav’s word “the liver and the entire colon which was in the chest was carefully and meticulously brought into the abdomen, the hole in the diaphragm was defined and was closed adequately”.

The operation was successful, after surgery the child was kept on ventilation for 4 days and gradually taken off the ventilation. He started taking oral liquids on 5th post-operative day and tolerated full fluids on 8th day after Surgery.The child is doing well is in regular follow up, Says Dr.Manish Madhav who successfully operated on the child.

Paediatric surgery is now added to the gamut of services at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, avast range of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology services wherein children of all age groups with various surgical conditions can be successfully operated. Pediatric surgery services offered in the hospital is equivalent in quality to those rendered anywhere in India.

Single port (hole) laparoscopic appendicectomy performed on a 5 year old boy

A 5 year old boy was admitted at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre with Complaints of abdominal pain.The child was diagnosed and found to have Appendicitis. After evaluation the child’s parents opted to go for single port (one Hole) laproscopic appendicectomy (SILS).

Traditionally lap appendectomy requires 3 small incisions on the abdomen for the completion of the procedure. However the procedure was done by single umbilical port (incision) only by Dr.Manish Madhav (consultant Pediatric surgeon) successfully at Neotia Getwel healthcare centre, Department of Paediatric Surgery.The Patient recovered well and began to accept orally after 8 hours of post operation and was discharged on the next day after surgery.Performing laparoscopic surgery on a 5 year old child requires very high level of expertise. There are very few centers in the country to perform single hole laparoscopic surgeries in children.

Single Port (hole) laparoscopic surgery is a revolution in the field of surgical procedure and has witnessed higher level of interest due to its small single incision (Skin Cuts) that results in less pain, fast recovery. Dr.Manish Madhav says the most significant advantage of single hole over multiple ports (holes) laparoscopic surgery is no scar is visible after surgery (As the single cut is hidden in the umbilicus naval).

Paediatric surgery is now added to the gamut of services at NeotiaGetwel Healthcare Centre, located in Uttarayon, behind city Centre, Siliguri .Avast range of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology services wherein children of all age groups with various surgical conditions can be successfully operated. Pediatric surgery services offered in the hospital is equivalent in quality to those rendered anywhere in India.

A new ray of hope in Brain Stroke & Paralysis Treatment

Stroke (Brain Attack) is a devastating health problem and a life-changing event that affects not only the people who are affected, but their family as well. The annual Incidence rate of Brain stroke per 1 lakh population in this region is more than 200 and of them approximately 40 % die, 40 % become permanently disabled & only 20 % can return to their normal life. Whenever one thinks of paralysis & brain stroke the picture that comes to one’s mind is of a person who is completely or partially dependent on others even for his day to day activities. But for Mr Roshan lal Agarwal it has been a completely different story altogether . He has been lucky enough to be the 1st person in North Bengal & adjacent region on whom a new type of treatment for brain Stroke and paralysis was performed on 21st march in Neotia Getwel Healthcare centre in Siliguri claims Dr.JoydeepDey, Stroke specialist and Neurologist of NeotiaGetwel Healthcare Centre.

Mr Agarwal developed paralysis of his right hand and right leg & was unable to speak or understand properly due to brain stroke, where blood supply to a particular area in his brain was suddenly interrupted and blocked by a clot thereby causing damage to that part of the brain tissue. But within 1 hour of treatment he started showing remarkable improvement. This treatment is called thrombolysis where continuous medicine was administered to him for 1 hour to break the clot which had blocked the passage of blood thereby restoring blood supply to that damaged part of brain. Within hours he started following instructions, speaking normally and also could lift his right hand and leg. Next morning he was able to lift a cup with his right hand which had been paralyzed the previous day & was speaking fluently with his family members. By evening he was able to walk independently without any support. This path breaking treatment where not only the life was saved but paralysis was completely restored within hours is the first documentation of its kind in North Bengal & North East India said Dr JoydeepDey.

“It is the second commonest cause of death and first leading cause of adult disability worldwide” said Stroke specialist & Neurologist Dr Joydeep Dey.

Stroke specialist Dr JoydeepDey said brain cells are very vulnerable and cannot survive for a long time without oxygen & nutrients and thusevery second counts. To avail this treatment one needs to reach a hospital where this treatment is available-at best within 3hrs, in some cases up to 4.5 hrs. In very special cases this treatment may be given even later. However most importantly, people should be able to recognise & diagnose symptoms of stroke as early as possible and transfer the patient quickly to a centre where such treatment facility is available thereby helping in saving lives and limiting disability.

7 and half months old baby girl gets a new life at Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre

A ray of hope poured in the home of Mr. Manan & Mrs.Jayanti Chettri when Dr.Manish Madhav (pediatric Surgeon) of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre decided to operate on their 7 ½ month old girl child Sambhavi Chhetri who had a huge tumour over the back. Sambhavi was diagnosed to have Sacrococcygeal Teratoma, a rare form of tumor seen in 1 in every 40,000 -50,000 population. The baby girl is from a remote village Bagora 8 km. away from Kurseong. Sambhavi was suffering with a huge tumor arising from the lower back and reaching nearly up to the knee joint .This tumor was present since birth and was gradually increasing in size. Normally a healthy child can sit by the age of 5-6 month, however because of the huge tumor the baby was neither able to sit or lie on over back. The baby had to be nursed in lateral position (on the sides).

The baby was brought to Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre by Fr.Johny Nedungatt, of Salesians of Don Bosco & Sr. Mary P. of Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. The child was admitted under Dr.Manish Madhav & was properly examined and thoroughly investigated. Operating on such a big tumor in a small baby is very difficult and requires a high level of expertise. Improper excision of the tumor can lead to recurrence, loss of control over bowel and urinary functions and massive blood loss if not handled properly.

A surgical team headed by Dr.Manish Madhav performed the Surgery; Paediatric anesthesia was given by Dr.Tirtha Sahoo. After meticulous dissection, the entire tumor was separated from the rectum to which it was densely adheread. Along with the tumor a part of tail bone was also excised(to prevent recurrence). After the complete resection of the tumor, the entire muscle complex and pereneal muscles responsible for bowel control was reconstructed to help the baby’s continence. The weight of the excised tumor was 20 % of the weight of the entire child. There was very minimal blood loss and child did not require blood transfusion. The child started on oral feeds from 2 day after surgery and was discharged on day 6.

Mrs. Jayanti Chettri ,Mother of Sambhavi Chettri said “I have visited several hospitals, but they say the operation would cost around 1.50 lakh, My husband is seasonal worker and most of the time stays unemployed, i don’t have so much money to afford .we were helpless. I was not sure whether such a difficult surgery could be done in siliguri or not and even if it was possible here, I was sure we could not afford it. ” but Dr.Manish Madhav, Paediatric Surgeon of Neotia Getwel hospital ,emerged as a good Samaritan and waived off his professional fees completely.

“When Father Johny Nedungatt of Salesians of Donbosco, Siliguri referred the child to me saying their parents were in need of help. It was an instant decision by me and management of Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre. I knew that the tumor if not operated at the earliest had chances of becoming malignant that could be life threatening. As a part of my social responsibility, I operated on the child. Sr. Mary P. & Fr.Johny Nedungatt collected Rs.42000 from the well-wisher and contributed for the treatment cost &rest of the amount was sponsored by Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre. The surgery is a complete success. Child has recovered well is on regular follow up and is able to sit and has complete bowel and bladder control” Said confident Dr.Manish Madhav.